Deadline: 1 February 2017
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Operations Officer in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
The Operations Officer will support the RR, CD, CPC and the Program Leaders to conduct country-specific monitoring and reporting on the existing lending and TF portfolio, and to identify and resolve country-specific implementation issues.
WBG has set two ambitious goals to push extreme poverty to no more 3 percent by 2030, and to promote shared prosperity and greater equity in the developing world.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Operations Officer will perform the following functions-
Monitor and facilitate timely delivery on various milestones during the project cycle, including with respect to project closing and reporting.
Review, and draft comments on Implementation Status Reports for the RR.
Work closely and mentor junior/ACS staff on issues of portfolio management and monitoring.
Provide support to the management team.
Review, comment on, and clear all out-going correspondence; manage in-coming correspondence.
Provide support in the Country Strategy Implementation program.
Regularly interacts with project implementation units (7 in Bissau) to provide operational support, alert of training needs and trouble-shoot when needed.
In case of absence or non-availability of the RR, represents the World Bank at meetings with government, civil society and donor partners.
Support the RR, CD and CPC in the development and implementation of the Country Partnership Strategy and provide assistance in preparing CPS Progress Report and Completion Report, particularly regarding portfolio implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
MA/MS with minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Post graduate qualification in finance with a supplementary Business Administration will be an added advantage.
Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues in conflict-affected settings.
Effective verbal and written communications skills both in French and English.
Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment.
Good understanding of Bank policies, procedures and system.
Recognized by peers and/or managers for ability to identify and pro-actively solve operational issues and problems.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the CMU’s annual reporting, budgeting, and business planning.
Ability to coordinate mechanisms to ensure efficient and effective procedures for routine workflow in the County office.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit WBG.
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